GINGGER SHANKAR

Gingger Shankar is a singer, virtuoso violinist, composer, model and songwriter, and was born into one of the world’s most acclaimed and influential musical families. Her accomplishments include working with top producers and film composers including Mel Gibson, The Smashing Pumpkins, Trent Reznor, Mike Nichols, Mike Myers, and James Newton Howard. In addition to her film projects, she has also has lent her voice and violin to several diverse projects ranging from soundtracks to pop and electronic hip­hop.

Most recently she guested on Katy Perry’s current album “Prism” on the forthcoming single ‘Legendary Lover’ due out later this year. She has been in the studio working on her debut album “Beautiful Imperfections” co­writing songs with Linda Perry (Christina Aguilera, Pink), Sarah DeAun, Devin Parker and Dan Crean (Semi Precious Weapons) and will be touring this fall.

An accomplished artist and performer, Gingger is the only female in the world that has mastered the 10 string Double Violin, an instrument that covers the entire range of the orchestra’s double bass, cello, viola and violin, and of which there are currently only two in existence. Coupled with her voice, which covers five octaves, the sound is unparalleled, unbridled, and unforgettable. She debuted with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as a soprano in Osvaldo Golijov’s opera “Ainadamar” and later performed it at Carnegie Hall.

The multitalented powerhouse transitioned from opera to rock, Gingger then toured with the Smashing Pumpkins as a special guest on their 20th Anniversary tour. she was chosen as one of Filmmaker Magazine’s ‘25 New Faces to Watch’, as well as becoming a member of the Advisory Board for the Sundance Film Festival. Gingger composed music for the critically acclaimed 2011 Sundance U.S. Dramatic Audience Award Winner ‘Circumstance’ directed by Maryam Keshavarz. In addition to being the artist and co-composer behind the poignant score of Mel Gibson’s blockbuster “Passion of the Christ”, Gingger’s music can be heard in Mike Nichol’s film, “Charlie Wilson’s War”. Her multimedia project 'Himalaya Song' premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was named one of the '10 Best Music Films at Sundance' by Rolling Stone. Her film ‘Monsoon Shootout’ premiered at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. She also composed music for Richard Montoya's (Culture Clash) 'Water & Power', and ‘Love Comes Later’ premiered in competition at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.

Her new multi­media family project ‘Nari’ (based on the women in her musical family) world premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival and had it's US Premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. She is working a new film called 'Heartbeats' directed by Duane Adler along with Jay-Z and Roc Nation.

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Have you heard? The soundtrack for #Heartbeats, a film I composed and scored, is out on @spotify!
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Listen to the full album now. Link in bio.

What began as a scrapbook turned into a deep dive of family exploration. NARI is a film that follows the history of female musicians in my family dating back to 1939 in India.
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Following our successful festival circuit back in 2016, we’ve been working on a full-length version of the film ever since.
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I can’t wait to share this story with you.
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cc: @firestarterfilms

We are the only ones who stand in our way. #MotivationMonday

@SuitableGirldoc, a film I scored last year, is now available on Amazon @PrimeVideo, @iTunes, and #GooglePlay!‬ ‪Not only is it the first fully vérité documentary from India, but the film was made entirely by women of color in all key creative roles. <3‬

#TBT to this year’s #Sundance #AsAmCreatorRollCall Fireside Chat with @Kollaboration.
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A great reminder to all that Asian American
talent is everywhere - You just need to look!

What a blast to be on this @hbo @pandora and @kollaboration panel @sxsw last week! Met some amazing game changers in the business- @yojeffho @leonardo_nam Susan Jin Davis! And love to the always inspiring @minjeezy ❤️
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#asamrollcall #sxsw #ontheroadagain #musicianslife #music #women #representationmatters

@sxsw! See you at the @kollaboration and @pandora panel in #Austin!
It will be in The Market & Tap Room on Tuesday, March 13 from 3-7 pm! Hosted by the amazing @minjeezy! .
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RSVP NOW: https://apaaustin.splashthat.com/
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#women #music #sxsw #asamrollcall #musicianslife #ontheroadagain

Here’s to one of the most extraordinary women in my life, @rabeyasen on #internationalwomensday! Thank you for inspiring me every day!! ✊🏽❤️
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#women #thefutureisfemale #girlrising #cousins